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“My practice is one of astonishment that consists in opening images up.” How the work of Benoît Platéus makes you see what you weren’t supposed to

“My practice is one of astonishment that consists in opening images up.” How the work of Benoît Platéus makes you see what you weren’t supposed to

We speak to Benoît Platéus about his versatile artistic practice, the role accidents and imperfections play in his work and his laser-like focus on the myriads of possibilities inherent in imagery.

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Forlorn photography and brutalist structures: Max Kesteloot’s House Van Wassenhove residency

Forlorn photography and brutalist structures: Max Kesteloot’s House Van Wassenhove residency

As part of the contemporary art centre's Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens residency programme, we visit Max Kesteloot in the comfort of his new address to discuss his artistic practice and how to inhabit House Van Wassenhove.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Thought-provoking dance performances in Brussels, late-night exhibitions in Ghent and local heroes in Eupen. Go do the right thing.

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All-in-ones, or how the slash generation is re-inventing the work-life balance

All-in-ones, or how the slash generation is re-inventing the work-life balance

We look into the balancing act played by some of the country’s relentless multi-taskers, getting to the bottom what it is they do and how they manage it all.

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Exclusive mix 92: &apos

Exclusive mix 92: &apos

All-round tech whizz &apos manufactured this exclusive mix for us, with plenty of nods to his friends.

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The limitless world of artist Bert Jacobs

The limitless world of artist Bert Jacobs

Brussels-based Bert Jacobs, Dusangneuf Osangsett 's new resident artist, talks perspectives, space and upcoming plans.

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SMAK’s Iris Paschalidis on Jef Geys

SMAK’s Iris Paschalidis on Jef Geys

SMAK's Iris Paschalidis opens up on curating Jef Geys' recent exhibit

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Wim Lambrecht on Tabula Rasa

Wim Lambrecht on Tabula Rasa

LUCA's Wim Lambrecht discussed curating his recent exhibition 'Tabula Rasa,' showing now at Dr. Guislain Museum

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Cas-Co, a co-working space for artists

Cas-Co, a co-working space for artists

Cas-co's art space and ateliers set a new standard for Leuven's burgeoning art scene.

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New kids on the block: Japanese photography gallery IBASHO

New kids on the block: Japanese photography gallery IBASHO

We talk to the founders of IBASHO, Antwerp's newest fine art photography gallery with a penchant for Japan.

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20 of the best spaces for emerging art in Belgium today

20 of the best spaces for emerging art in Belgium today

We round-up 20 of the most exciting spaces for emerging art in Belgium today.

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